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06-05-2016, 12:07 PM | #1 |
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A friend bumped a rock and dinged up his stainless prop. It's an $800 Merc Inertia prop so it's worth reconditioning. I remember being told about a machine shop in Laconia or in the area that reconditions and balances damaged boat props. Thank you in advance if you can pass along the name of the shop or any contact info so we can get my buddy back out on the water.
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06-05-2016, 02:12 PM | #2 |
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H&H repairs and recondition props. I believe they are in Salem MA but have a truck the picks up props all around the lake at marinas. Google them for more info.
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A few years ago I did a nice Ding job on my stainless steel Merc "Cleaver". I took it to H&H in Essex CT. They quoted me $145 to fix it. When I picked it up they charged me $114.. I had to wait 20 minutes for the prop to cool off because they had just finished polishing it. Very satisfied.
In the meantime, you might be able to find a used "spare" at Fay's while you wait for the repairs at H&H.. Fay's has a attic full of used props. NB |
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I understand stainless steel props are superior to aluminum but given all of the rocks in Winnipesaukee shouldn't the average boater be using an aluminum prop?
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06-05-2016, 04:58 PM | #6 |
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H & H is Verrrry SLOOOOW
A family member hit a rock last August. I will grant that there were unique circumstances, needing metric parts (rudder port). Nevertheless, H & H dropped the ball over the winter and the boat is still not useable, despite many calls from my marina. Some parts can be shipped quite easily (props) but shafts, for example, are not easily shipped by UPS or FEDEX. Thus, the Lakes Region marinas rely on the H & H truck to make its rounds. Reminds me of the old westerns where the sheriff locked somebody up until the Judge came around (Circuit court). Over this weekend, a friend said he had just gotten a shaft back from H & H, that was out of true. No way to know when the warp occurred, but he believes the shafts are just put on the bottom of the truck. This one was from a 1950's boat, so it was only 7/8"' and perhaps more delicate than most.
Anyway, you can't be 100%, but with our short season, be aware. I agree with the suggestion for spare props, especially for outdrives and outboards where the boat doesn't have to come out of the water for a prop change. |
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H&H has been in business for many years and is the leader in the industry in New England. Never heard one bad report until the one mentioned here.
http://www.hhprop.com BT
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GPS and good electronic charts are vastly less expensive than a new high-end SS prop. Seems like it would be worth having a chart plotter if you want to run expensive props. Mine helps me avoid hitting the bottom very well. |
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Well, Dave said it all! But do not write off H&h as they are the leader in the prop repair business here in the NE. You will need to take the prop to your closets marina and expect a 14 day turnaround.
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No doubt he is all the wiser from the experience. Oh and the boat has a 250 hp Merc Verado and the prop is what the marina recommended. I run aluminum on my 150 Merc. It works for me. |
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